Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cups 1/2-inch cubes zucchini (about 22 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 7-ounce package purchased pesto
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add zucchini, onion and garlic and saut until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juices and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain; return to pot.
  • Add pesto to pasta and toss to coat.
  • Add zucchini mixture and toss over low heat to combine.
  • Mix in basil.
  • Season pasta with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer pasta to large bowl.
  • Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.